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Posted By: 67avion on 05/07/16 05:07pm

David, you are a real craftsman. I remember when you all talked about the color scheme and I see that it works! I'm glad to see the progress on your Avion since we visited in January.

So now I'm wondering how we get a meet up at your place this Winter? My idea is that we meet at your farm (I'll release the photo of the amazing house when you want) and then travel on down to the most beautiful coastal park in Florida, Desoto State Park, where you are directly on the beach. You have to get reservations 6 months in advance. Its just south of St. Pete. Maybe we can secure a bunch of spaces.

At any rate, you know that Jane and I will be visiting. Happy camping.

Posted By: rastaman33609 on 05/07/16 05:56pm

67....I cant take all the credit, Susan picked the colors and decorative ideas and most of the painting, I did the 'heavy lifting'.

Florida meetup at my place (don't know about amazing) sounds good, everyone can chill for a couple of days then head down to the beach.
right now we are pretty much open for November and December. January we are planning on going to Quartsize Arizona, Febuary or March is also looking open.

Lets see who might be interested in coming.

Posted By: cajunavion on 05/10/16 09:49am

Howdy!
Rastaman, that is sure swell! Is that a reverse osmosis system I spy back there? Where did
you stash the tanks? By the way, what is her name?

Posted By: garryk6 on 05/10/16 11:39am

Looking GREAT Rastaman! Cant wait to see it on her maiden voyage!
Garry

Garry K
Wife + 4 kids
Retired Military Family.... Alway's on the move....
2002 F350 CCSB 5.4 6spd 4x4 in AK
1966 Avion C-10 Truck Camper

Posted By: rastaman33609 on 05/10/16 01:09pm

Thanks to all for the kind comments..and seeing that these comments are coming from those who really know what is entailed in fixing up these rigs, I have to say I feel very flattered.

cajunavion....No reverse osmosis, just a tap that PO had installed.
The original water tank has been replaced with a 20 gal plastic tank it is still located up front under the window.

Her name is...Armadillo.....(kinda looks like one)

Garry....You are not the only one anxious to put this baby on the truck and roll. It will happen soon I hope.

Posted By: rastaman33609 on 05/28/16 07:17pm

It seems that everyone must be out enjoying their Avion, Lucky you.
I think I have just about finished my interior. Except for the curtains, (not my department). I have completed all the electrical and plumbing and they have passed the 'systems test' with flying colors.

This is the electric control center

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The Batteries will be in the bed of the Truck

On the exterior all the seams have been sealed with parabond. I have replaced the rubber seals on the bottom of the all the windows. All the running lights are working except the rear upper 3 lights. for some reason the 'sockets' need to be 'wiggeled' to get them to work, its is definitely the sockets, so new lights will be in needed.

Next will be installing a new vent cover on the roof after a fresh coat of some kind of 'roof coating' is applied. I have not been able to locate any grey /silver kool seal, thinking of using some other brand, Any suggestions?

Then that baby will be mounted on the truck and some 'grey water storage will be designed....

So after another Hot humid day of projects, I am sitting in the shade under a large Oak tree, sipping a rum and coke with visions of Mully point in my head.....
Yeh Mon

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Posted By: rastaman33609 on 05/29/16 01:54am

I am contemplating mounting 2 rails below the bunk area and over the cab to transport 2 100 watt 2'x 4' solar panels. Or fabricating a rack that will be mounted on the truck behind the cab back window and in front of the TC to carry them.
Any suggestions?....I am very reluctant to mount them permanently on the roof,plus it would require purchasing new panels.

thanks

Posted By: cajunavion on 05/29/16 05:23pm

Howdy!
Rasta, I am upgrading my electrical as well. Trying to convert all my electrical toys to 12 volts.
Finding most 5volt devices can be run off usb cable with aid of a new connector from Radio Shack.
Hue lights are pretty neat as well, but need 24 volts. Goodness, just received a small converter for that. The AppleTV will have to take a complete breakdown and rip out the old power transformer.
I have thought alot about solar. Flexible thin film technology would be the way I would go. Peel n Stick type stuff.
Gary, where's the trailer writeup. I need one of those!

* This post was edited 05/29/16 05:41pm by cajunavion *

Posted By: D1trout on 05/29/16 08:19pm

Rastaman, I plan to use the somewhat flexible panels like those from Aurinco in Washington state. If you already own panels, it's a slightly different calculation.
Was it you who wondered about roof coatings? I'm going to use Kool Seal in the aluminum color. It will blend with the rest of the body and gets very high marks in terms of performance. I believe I got it from Dyers RV in Texas.
I like the Muley Point pic. We'll all get there eventually...

Posted By: 67avion on 05/30/16 08:16am

Muley Point or Bust!

Actually our daughter will be there this week. She is a sensible person who bought a crew cab Toyota 4WD and mounted a 4Wheel camper on the back. There is no place that puppy won't go - and get back.

I placed my solar panels on the roof and that has worked well for me, except for my mishap last year that tore them off. All's well that ends well - they're pumping electricity to my NovaKool Fridge as I write.

Cajun, did you need the wiring diagram? I have it if you need it.

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